Lobster Roll

Lobster Roll Recipe

The abundance of fresh and affordable lobster in New England has fostered many casual as well as creative uses for the crustacean. Lobster rolls are sandwiches of a mayonnaise- based chilled lobster salad stuffed into a toasted sandwich roll, most often a hot dog bun.

Preparation Time: 45 minsServings: 4

4 cups of lobster meat from steamed lobsters
(approximately 2 1 1/2 to 2 pound lobsters)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 ribs of celery, small dice
1 bunch of green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients except lobster in a mixing bowl.

Rough chop lobster meat an mix gently into dressing with a rubber spatula.

Split a baguette open 3/4 of the way lengthwise and cut into 4
6-inch sandwiches. Buttter the inside generously and toast under broiler until golden brown.

Fill with shredded lettuce and lobster salad.